Medical Assistant - Springdale Family Medicine

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About Us

As a faithbased and patientfocused organization Mercy Health exists to enhance the health and wellbeing of all people in mind body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion collaboration excellence and respect. Mercy Health seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion human dignity integrity service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive.

Certified Medical Assistant

Job Summary:

The Certified Medical Assistant is a key component of our team that works closely with the primary care physician to deliver excellent patient care to our community ensuring services are provided within the Medical Assisting scope and state guidelines. The Certified Medical Assistant is responsible for reviewing and updating health records measuring vital signs and preparing treatment rooms for upcoming examinations.

Essential Functions:

• Provides excellent customer service skills by greeting patients and the community in a respectful manner
• Prepares & reviews patient charts for upcoming visits by verifying that all diagnostic test results hospital reports and other medical records are correct and up to date
• Measures vital signs such as pulse rate respiration blood pressure weight and height
• Performs departmentalrelated clerical duties such as checking inventory stock supplies track referrals and answer phones as needed
• Must possess the ability to troubleshoot and resolve problems promptly
• Other duties as assigned

Education:

• High School Degree or GED

Licensure/Certification:

Active Medical Assisting certification from one of the following (required):

• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA); American Association of Medical Assisting Registered Medical Assistant (RMA); American Medical Technologists Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA); National Healthcareer Association (NHA); Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant (NRCMA); National Association for Health Professionals National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA); National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)
• If incumbent is unable to obtain MA certification an AssessmentBased Recognition in Order Entry (ABROE) is acceptable (not accepted in the state of South Carolina)

BLS Basic Life Support American Heart Association (required at hire for Roper St Francis Healthcare locations; preferred at hire required prior to independent patient care at BSMH)

Experience:

• One year of medical assistant healthcare experience (preferred not required)
• Two years of clerical experience in a physicians office (preferred not required)

Skills & Abilities:

• Possesses problemsolving skills basic computer skills with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Engage with staff and patients in a professional manner

MercyHealth is an equal opportunity employer.

Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:

• Comprehensive affordable medical dental and vision plans
• Prescription drug coverage
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance w/AD&D
• Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
• Paid time off
• Educational Assistance
• And much more

*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status.

Department:

It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws as well as the requirements of 41 CFR 601.4(a) 60300.5(a) and 60741.5(a). Accordingly all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color national origin religion sex sexual orientation gender identity age genetic information or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If youd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health Youngstown Ohio or Bon Secours Franklin Virginia; Petersburg Virginia; and Emporia Virginia which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer please email . If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at .